Imagination

Kim sought some "Mommy time" with Elijah and headed to the Greensboro Children's Museum one Saturday in March.  We had a very active, wonderful visit.  The museum is a great one for the preschool and early elementary school set--lots of opportunities to play pretend!

Set up as a "town," the museum features themed play areas including a post office, a mock campsite, and a construction site complete with a block pit.  The organization has cultivated community involvement, and many play areas incorporate "real" items.  There are several vehicles on display for crawling and exploring, and the supporting details for dramatic play are all present.  For example, the in house fire truck is set up for kids to climb in, and there's also a nearby hydrant and hose.  Elijah's favorite area was the train station, anchored by a kid-sized train with sound effects.  Outside, there's a well-developed outdoor classroom with climbing trees, free-range chickens, kid-tended gardens, and fun paths to explore.  A green emphasis is apparent, and Elijah loved the recycled feed sack constructions he could crawl through.   

Other features include a gross motor play area, toddler area, and visual art zone.  One of our favorite "pluses?"  We ran into so many friendly kids who easily incorporated Elijah in their play! 

If you go, know that there is a large garage near the muesum with free weekend parking.  The Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art, including ArtQuest for kids, is also nearby. 

Relevant Websites:
Greensboro Children's Museum

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GCMuseum